Airline First Officer — Seniority‑Based Fleet Assignment

✈️ The Opportunity

Join a dynamic flight deck where safety, teamwork, and reliable operations come first. As a First Officer, you will operate under a seniority-based bidding system for both schedule and aircraft assignment—giving you a clear pathway for growth as you build time and tenure.

🧭 What You’ll Do

• Execute safe, compliant, and efficient Part 121 operations in accordance with company SOPs, FOM, and all applicable regulations.
• Partner with the Captain and crew to deliver a professional, customer‑focused experience from pushback to parking.
• Conduct thorough preflight planning, performance calculations, and aircraft systems checks.
• Manage clear, timely communications with ATC, dispatch, and ground personnel.
• Demonstrate sound judgment and CRM in all phases of flight, environments, and conditions.

🧰 Minimum Requirements

• ATP Qualified (FAA): Pilot applicants must meet the experience requirements of FAR 61.159 prior to employment.
• Be within three months of meeting the above minimum flight experience at the time of application.
• Current FAA First‑Class Medical Certificate.
• Type rating not required; training provided (NTR welcome).
• Hold an FCC Radiotelephone Operator’s Permit.
• Current passport—or travel documents—permitting multiple reentry to the U.S.
• Be a U.S. citizen or able to show proof of the right to work in the U.S.
• Open to FAA certificate holders.

🌟 Additional Expectations

• Must be available to work any day of the week, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Willing to fly an assigned schedule based on pilot bidding seniority.

Employment is contingent upon successfully completing company selection, training, and compliance requirements.

🧪 Training and ATP‑CTP Support

For candidates who complete an application and successfully pass the pilot interview, SkyWest will provide the means to complete a SkyWest‑approved ATP‑CTP course to support completion of the ATP Written.

📨 Ready to Apply?

If you meet the requirements and are ready to advance your airline career, submit your application. Qualified candidates will be contacted with next steps.